| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.79 | 9.119% | $218.0089 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 7.119% | $173.4471 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.53 | 13.356% | $263.5867 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 5.468% | $17.3073 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.32 | 7.611% | $245.6974 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.92 | 13.494% | $178.0948 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.50 | 8.623% | $62.4582 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.39 | $1,158.6004 | $1,158.61 | $1,158.60 | $1,158.60 | |